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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 954.47, 1,430.15 and 491.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 954.47, 1,430.15 and 491.55 is: 736.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    954.47 : 1,430.15 = 491.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    954.47/1,430.15 = 491.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    954.47x = 1,430.15 × 491.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    954.47x = 702,987.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,987.77/954.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.53

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